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Africa If you’re interested in going on an African Trek, visit the Africa zoo area in Reid Park Zoo. In this zoo area, you will be able to see white rhinos, ostriches (the largest and heaviest birds in the world), and camels. Watch the zebras take mud or dust baths and observe the different stripe…

The Spalding Education program is a complete language arts curriculum that will help all students grow in their understanding of reading, spelling, and writing. We believe that this curriculum will empower our students with not only an understanding of the language arts, but a lifelong appreciation as well. What is the Spalding Method? Also known…

This informational letter addresses the concerns of parents who understand well that their children in grades 2 to 5 need to develop high-level reading skills to succeed in later school years. We understand what needs to be done and provide here an explanation why the ELA Motivation Reading Program, aligned for the Common Core Standards,…

The Progress K-8 process may sound like just another inspirational-sounding buzzword if you’re not actually familiar with what the process entails. Luckily, it’s an easy process to break down, we can take a look at the goals of the process, what the process entails, and how it benefits students. Let’s get started. What are Progress…

The Importance of Good Manners If you want to raise kind and considerate children, you have to teach them to be that way when they’re young.  The best way to teach them is by setting a good example. The best time is as early as possible. A Sign of Respect The essence of manners is…

Aviation has come a long way since the first time an airplane was successfully flown by the Wright Brothers in 1903. Pilots in the beginning years of aviation were risk-takers and adventure seekers. The first airplane landing in Arizona was spectated by thousands, and was a rare and truly amazing sight. The first ever airplane…

Anyone who is familiar with the history of space travel knows that Russia has played a major role on this frontier. On October 4, 1957, Russia launched Sputnik, the first artificial satellite. Even people who are not familiar with astronomy and space are familiar with the name “Sputnik.” Sputnik was launched on top of an…

For the past 30 years, the Tucson Community Food Bank has worked with the community for the support and betterment of the community.  We partner with many different agencies and residents in the community to work together to help provide food and more to those in need.  We continue to grow and expand our networks…

While it can be challenging to communicate with any child of any age, children with autism undoubtedly pose a unique challenge. Their emotional, cognitive and behavioral development is far different than that of a normal child. This naturally makes it difficult for a parent or educator to provide assistance that will enable the child to…